“Venomous arachnid” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCORPION is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Venomous arachnid”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 17, 2026, where it runs at 19 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 17, 2026 grid1DCovers for pots4 ltrs›2DApple with a big screen4 ltrs›3D___ tofu (Sichuan dish)4 ltrs›4DCatherine the Great, e.g.7 ltrs›5DSauce for mozzarella sticks8 ltrs›6DErase4 ltrs›7DReeked5 ltrs›17DSweeping in scope4 ltrs›
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Aug 17, 20261AOne of two fruit flavors in Sprite4 ltrs›5AHas no choice4 ltrs›9A"The ___ thickens"4 ltrs›13AIslamic prayer leader4 ltrs›14APoker player's buy-in4 ltrs›15AItalian "Paul"5 ltrs›16AWell-dressed guy9 ltrs›18AArctic Indigenous group5 ltrs›
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